Published impact analyses

Announcement date
1 April 2026

Link to announcement
Australian Immunisation Register Rules 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation

Problem being addressed

The Australian Immunisation Register Rule 2015 (the instrument) sets out requirements for recognised vaccinations providers to report prescribed vaccinations to the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR). The instrument also defines prescribed bodies and outlines the circumstances under which these bodies may access AIR information for approved purposes. 

The instrument was due to sunset on 1 April 2026.

Announcement date
27 and 31 March 2026

Link to announcement
My Health Records Rules 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation

My Health Records Regulations 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation

Announcement date 
30 March 2026 

Link to announcement 
Social Security and Student Assistance (Student Start-up Loan Debts and ABSTUDY Student Start-up Loan Overpayments) Determination 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation

Problem being addressed 

Announcement date

16 March 2026

Link to announcement

ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2026 - Federal Register of Legislation

Problem being addressed

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) proposes to remake the ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2015 (the Clearing Rules) which are due to sunset on 1 April 2026. ASIC proposes to remake the 2015 Rules, in substantially the same form, to continue the operation of Australia’s over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives central clearing regime under Part 7.5A of the Corporations Act 2001 (the Act).

Announcement date

12 May 2026

Link to announcement 

Tax reform for workers, businesses and future generations 

Problem being addressed

Younger Australians are finding it harder than earlier generations to build wealth and buy a home, as house prices have risen much faster than incomes. At the same time, tax concessions on asset income are adding to housing demand and can encourage speculation in existing dwellings, while also weakening the fairness and resilience of the tax system.

Announcement date

12 May 2026

Link to announcement 

Budget.gov.au | Budget 2026–27

Problem being addressed

The 2024 Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System (Strategic Review) considered how effective and efficient the Australian Apprenticeship Incentive System is in encouraging the take up and completion of apprenticeships, and how it aligns with Australia’s skills needs and the Australian Government’s economic priorities and social equity objectives.

Announcement date 

12 May 2026 

Link to announcement  

National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 – Parliament of Australia

Problem being addressed 

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS, the Scheme) was established in 2013 to support people with permanent and significant disability. The Scheme provides funding for reasonable and necessary supports to allow people with disability to be independent, and participate in social and economic life. 

Announcement Date

12 May 2026

Link to Announcement  

National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 – Parliament of Australia

Problem being addressed 

Announcement Date

12 May 2026

Link to Announcement 

Budget.gov.au | Budget 2026–27

Problem being addressed

Private Health Insurance (PHI) is relied upon by 15.4 million people in Australia to help them access healthcare and contributes to the overall sustainability of the Australia’s health system. Strong PHI participation amongst the young and healthy, particularly given the increasing age of the population, facilitated through targeted incentives and consumer safeguards, is critical to PHI affordability and takes pressure off the public health system.

Announcement date 

3 May 2026 

Link to announcement  

Major budget boost means Medicare Urgent Care Clinics here to stay | Prime Minister of Australia 

Problem being addressed